CVE-2026-71164: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Helidon. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
CVE-2026-71164 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Helidon versions 3.0.0 through 3.2.17 and 3.2.18. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise the Helidon product, potentially leading to complete takeover. The vulnerability affects the Imperative Web Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating severe impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Oracle Helidon (Imperative Web Server component) affects versions 3.0.0 to 3.2.17 and 3.2.18. It is easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker over HTTP, allowing full compromise of the Helidon system. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory referencing this vulnerability and strongly recommends applying patches promptly.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in complete takeover of the Helidon product, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive data, and disrupt service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the official patches without delay to mitigate the risk. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security updates. Patch availability and installation instructions are provided in the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html.
CVE-2026-71164: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Helidon. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Helidon. in Oracle Corporation Helidon
Description
CVE-2026-71164 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Helidon versions 3.0.0 through 3.2.17 and 3.2.18. It allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to fully compromise the Helidon product, potentially leading to complete takeover. The vulnerability affects the Imperative Web Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating severe impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Helidon
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Oracle Helidon (Imperative Web Server component) affects versions 3.0.0 to 3.2.17 and 3.2.18. It is easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker over HTTP, allowing full compromise of the Helidon system. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory referencing this vulnerability and strongly recommends applying patches promptly.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in complete takeover of the Helidon product, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive data, and disrupt service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released security patches addressing this vulnerability as part of its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Customers should apply the official patches without delay to mitigate the risk. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security updates. Patch availability and installation instructions are provided in the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T22:06:34.621Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84ccdcc6e8be0332c3939b
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:21:32 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 11:19:44 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 26
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